lift gate alignment shims?

[papy]

did ford align the lift gate to get even gaps (side to side) with shims like they did the hood?

 

[1970 Palmer]

You should find enough adjustment in the slotted mounting holes.

If the shape of the roof opening does not exactly conform to the lift gate you can easily adjust the opening with a "port-a-power" by placing the ram diagonally in the lift gate opening. It might take a couple of pushes because of the metal spring back. Best to go slowly, it very easy to do.

 

[SHX669]

You might need to "pull in " the bed at the top of the rails in the stake pocket area .
Measure the width of your bed close to stake pocket at the top of the bed rail . It's supposed to be 56" across from side to side .

 

[papy]

You might need to "pull in " the bed at the top of the rails in the stake pocket area .
Measure the width of your bed close to stake pocket at the top of the bed rail . It's supposed to be 56" across from side to side .

juts measures looks to be right on the money at 56"

tailgate gaps are bang on, top of lift gate and bottom of liftgate even gaps all the way across, passengers side gap is good top to bottom. the drivers side top is even witht he passengers up until 1/3 to 1/2 way down it starts to widen up. not sure why i cant get it to square up?